School: Cnoc Machan, Bun Machan
- Location:
- Ballynasissala, Co. Waterford
- Teacher: Bríd Ní Fhaoláin; Bríd Ní Mhathúna
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0650, Page 9
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- Signs of rain
1 If two blackbirds are seen on a wall together It is a sign of bad weather.
2 If the curlew gives the double whistle. Its a sign of wet weather.
3 If white clouds are seen near the mountain A sign of rain.
4 If two rainbows are seen in the morning. Its a sign of a wet day.
- 1 If we see the crows in a field, (it is a) It is a sign of bad weather.
2 If we seen the curlews flying across the sea,(continues on next page) - Collector
- Eibhlís Ní Ailche
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Ballyristeen, Co. Waterford
